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Alilaguna Blue Line boatorAerobus line 5 and People Mover to the Marittima?

The short answer

These do not go to the same place, so price is not the comparison. The Alilaguna Blue Line boat reaches the historic city — San Marco and the islands within it; the Aerobus line 5 and People Mover to the Marittima does not. This goes to the cruise terminal, not into the city: the People Mover stops at the Marittima and goes no further than Tronchetto.

The Aerobus line 5 and People Mover to the Marittima is quicker: 22 min against 1 h 25. The Alilaguna Blue Line boat varies between 76 and 85 minutes.

Alilaguna Blue Line boat: 05:20–00:20. Aerobus line 5 and People Mover to the Marittima: 07:10–22:50.

Priced against each other

Whole-party totals · adult fares
What each costs for the whole party, in EUR. The cheaper of the two is marked on every row.
TravelersAlilaguna Blue Line boatAerobus line 5 and People Mover to the MarittimaDifference
1€18€11.50€6.50
2€36€23€13
3€54€34.50€19.50
4€72€46€26
5€90€57.50€32.50
6€108€69€39
7€126€80.50€45.50
8€144€92€52

Side by side

Where each one leaves you
Linea Blu · AlilagunaAlilaguna Blue Line boat
From
The waterfront dock, a covered walk from the terminal
To
San Marco Giardinetti, in the historic city
Luggage
One hold bag and one hand bag included; EUR 4.00 for each additional bag.
Runs
05:20–00:20
Journey
76–85 min

This is the only option here that reaches the middle of Venice without a second ticket. Everything on wheels stops at Piazzale Roma.

It is slow — 85 minutes — because it is a boat making stops, not a transfer. Budget the time even though it costs less door to door than the bus.

If your hotel is near Piazzale Roma or the station, take the bus instead: you would be paying for water you do not need.

The dock is a walk from the terminal along a covered walkway. Allow for it with heavy luggage.

Alilaguna Blue Line boat: price for every party size

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5People Mover · ACTV / AVMAerobus line 5 and People Mover to the Marittima
From
The bus stands outside arrivals
To
Marittima cruise terminal, changing at Piazzale Roma
Luggage
Three pieces on the Aerobus, none over 150 cm in total dimensions; the People Mover is a station-to-station shuttle with step-free access.
Runs
07:10–22:50
Journey
22 min

Two separate tickets: the Aerobus ticket does not cover the People Mover.

Ride times leave out the walk and the wait at Piazzale Roma.

Aerobus line 5 and People Mover to the Marittima: price for every party size

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